Lowfields Drive is in York and in York district. YO24 3DG is located in the Westfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of York Central. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lowfields Drive, York, YO24 3DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO24 3DQ, YO24 3DF, YO24 3DE, YO24 3BY, YO24 3DP, YO24 3DD, YO24 3DN, YO24 3EU, YO24 3DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO24 3DG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.3% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48% | 49.7% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around YO24 3DG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.3% | 48.8% | 13.5% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 27.3% | -16.1% | 44.2% | -16.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 12.7% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 6.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.5% | 40.1% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 35.8% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 17.7% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31% | 22.7% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 7% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 16% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 18.8% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 30.1% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.3% | 96% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
In this area, 91.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.2% | 91.9% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 6% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 91.6% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 5.7% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lowfields Drive was 249.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 257.5% higher than the Holgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lowfields Drive has the 3rd highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Holgate and the 47th highest crime rate of 639 local areas in York .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 102.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Lowfields Drive, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £264,000 | 2024-12-10 | £269,831 |
| 56 Lowfields Drive, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-05-25 | £254,529 |
| 26 Lowfields Drive, York, York Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-07-16 | £201,806 |
| 48 Lowfields Drive, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,950 | 2020-12-04 | £257,264 |
| 30 Lowfields Drive, York, York Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-11-01 | £247,406 |
YO24 3DG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in YO24 3DG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Nursery School 12 St Paul's Square , YO24 4BD | 3out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Primary Community School Askham Lane , Acomb YO24 3HP | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Moor Community Primary Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acomb Primary School West Bank , YO24 4ES | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Junior School Ostman Road , Acomb YO26 5QA | 2out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Infant School Ostman Road , Acomb YO26 5QA | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York High School Cornlands Road , YO24 3WZ | 1out of 4 | 502 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Church of England Academy Millfield Lane , Nether Poppleton YO26 6PA | 4out of 4 | 2,736 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 2,869 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of York Academy Rawcliffe Drive , Clifton Without YO30 6ZS | 1out of 4 | 3,536 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York College Sim Balk Lane , YO23 2BB | - not rated | 2,704 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Askham Bryan College Askham Bryan , YO23 3FR | - not rated | 4,498 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hob Moor Oaks Academy Green Lane , Acomb YO24 4PS | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 2,314 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 2-18 Clifton , YO30 6AB | - not rated | 3,138 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootham School 51 Bootham , YO30 7BU | - not rated | 3,368 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global York Campus Bishopthorpe Road , York YO23 2QA | - not rated | 3,682 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rubys Coffee House | 43 Vyner House, Front Street | 169 yd | |
| Explore Acomb Library Cafe | Front Street | 253 yd | |
| Tea On The Green | 37A The Green | 389 yd | |
| Indian Ocean | 37 The Green | 389 yd | |
| Town Coffee House | 5 Acomb Court, Front Street | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acomb & District Conservative Club | 12A Front Street | 253 yd | |
| Acomb W.M.C & Institute | 12 Front Street | 253 yd | |
| Marcia Grey | 29 Front Street | 322 yd | |
| The Sun Inn | 35 The Green | 389 yd | |
| The Inn on the Green | 3 The Green | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chips N Things | 83 Front Street | 214 yd | |
| Pizza Pan | 55a Gale Lane | 222 yd | |
| Acomb Kebab House | 2 Front Street | 253 yd | |
| The Sandwich Hut | 25 Front Street | 322 yd | |
| Kings Fish and Chips | 1A Front Street | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Front Street | 253 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 10 Regent Buildings, York Road | 774 yd | |
| Freshgos | 17 Beckfield Lane | 886 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 6 Beagle Ridge Drive | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Former Lowfield School Site FORMER LOWFIELD SCHOOL FORMER LOWFIELD SCHOOL DIJON AVENUE | grass pitches | 219 yd |
| York High School (Closed) Dijon Avenue | grass pitches | 219 yd |
| Acomb Sports Club The Green | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| Energise Cornlands Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 539 yd |
| York High School Cornlands Road | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Westfield Primary Community School ASKHAM LANE | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Federation Of Hob Moor Oaks And Hob Moor Community Primary School HOB MOOR COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL HOB MOOR COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 908 yd |
| Acomb Primary School WEST BANK | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| Chesney Field CHESNEY FIELD CHESNEY FIELD FOXWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 1,028 yd |
| York Ri Cio YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE CLUB YORK RAILWAY INSTITUTE CLUB HAMILTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,066 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 68 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 247.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 196.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.